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Richard Belzer, stand-up comic and TV detective, reportedly dies at 78

In this photo from May 24, 2018, Richard Belzer attends The Paley Center For Media Presents: "Homicide: Life On The Street: A Reunion" at The Paley Center for Media in New York City.

Richard Belzer, a revered actor and comedian known for playing wisecracking detective John Munch on numerous TV series — including “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” — reportedly has died. He was 78.

Belzer died Sunday at his home in Bozouls, France, comedy writer Bill Scheft told the

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